August 20 / 15.35 York

15.35

Good

Sky Bet Ebor Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £300000
  • 1m 5f 188y
  • Class 2
  • 24 runners
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Sky Bet Ebor Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 24 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.80
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 6-1001 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Never dangerous at Royal Ascot or the Newmarket July festival but showed what he could do at Glorious Goodwood (1m6f), where he was hooded for the first time and always prominent in winning under a leading 5lb claimer; Euchen Glen caught the eye just behind him; has 4lb penalty and needs better again, with wide draw seemingly not ideal for one with difficulty settling.
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3

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 1

12:55 Ascot

Trawlerman

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Battling 7yo who can front-run (doesn't have to) and did so to pulverising effect in the Gold Cup here (2m4f) this June, winning by 7l; that's his career-best form but several runs are not far behind it, including his two other wins this season; latest was from Sweet William at York (2m); won this race in 2023, fair third last year and very much the one to beat this time.

4/9

1st

1

(4)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 1

14:25 York

Trawlerman

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Battling 7yo who can front-run (doesn't have to) and did so to pulverising effect in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (2m4f, good to firm) two months ago, winning by 7l; favourite that day, having gone head to head with the best stayers around in 2023 and 2024; the one to beat, though the 3lb penalty and probably the shorter trip make his task a bit more difficult.

4/7

1st

4

(2)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Trawlerman

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Can front-run; peak days in 2023 and 2024 saw him go head to head with the best stayers around, last term beaten just 1l in this race (good to firm) by the champion Kyprios; that old rival is now absent and this battling 7yo warmed up with a dominant performance in four-runner race at Sandown; looks sure to go well again.

5/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 3-8221 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
New trainer for last three starts, with two seconds and a win; confirmed the promise of his first 2m run (yard debut) when winning by 3l over that trip here on Wednesday, having cruised up to challenge 2f out; this trip makes equal appeal on that evidence and, although penalised 4lb, he looks a big player if in the same form just three days later.
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1st

2

14th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:40 Salisbury

Alfred Boucher

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Owen Burrows

Won sole visit here (1m handicap in 2019); in the care of Ian Williams when landing 2m York handicap in August 2022 and ran a mighty race when pipped in the Ebor a fortnight later; pulled up at Chester the following month and seen just three times since, including when down the field in two starts for this yard last year; drops in grade from falling mark; watch the market on return.

25/1

7th

8

(6)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Alfred Boucher

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Owen Burrows

Seen just twice since September 2022 and weakened out of contention both times.

25/1

8

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Alfred Boucher

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Owen Burrows

Free-going sort who did very well at 1m4f-2m on good/good to firm for Ian Williams in summer 2022, including touched off by Trawlerman in the Ebor; however, he pulled up lame that September and was absent for 686 days prior to finishing well held at Ascot last August; off for a further 14 months ahead of this return for new trainer; this 9yo is best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.

33/1

3rd
14 (8)
Earl Of Tyrone

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 3-3111 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Failed to land a gamble on debut for yard but it's been plain sailing since with tongue tied in a 1m4f maiden, 1m6f handicap and 1m4f Listed race; his latest form at Limerick has been boosted and right now it's very hard to say that today's mark is the limit for this exciting prospect.
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1st

1

(1)

8th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Earl Of Tyrone

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

in touch with leaders, shaken up and smooth headway from 2f out, led over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, eased towards finish, impressive

5/2

18th

7

(8)

25th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 124y

16:15 Curragh

Earl Of Tyrone

9st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: P Twomey

in touch with leaders, pushed along under 4f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out

7/1

6th

3

(4)

10th Sep 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:10 Leopardstown

Earl Of Tyrone

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

soon led, pushed along and faced challenge 2f out, headed and lost two places over 1f out, weakened final furlong

11/4

4th
6 (13)
John Leeper

14/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: -47225

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Usually held up; no win since last May (ten starts) but he's actually shown pretty consistent form in Group and Listed races, including twice runner-up over C&D this term and shaping as if 1m4f was now shorter than ideal on latest outing; none of that form, however, suggests this is a great mark.
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4th

6

(13)

20th Aug 2022

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

John Leeper

9st 9lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Ed Dunlop

midfield, steady headway and prominent over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and went fourth when edged left inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

14/1

5th

6

(5)

29th Jul 2022

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

16:10 Goodwood

John Leeper

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Dunlop

slowly into stride, raced in last, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, rallied final 110yds, not reach leaders

10/1

Form: -12111 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Smart at one stage in France and better than ever judged on his stellar 2022 season, which includes major handicap wins at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) and Haydock (1m4f, soft) on last two outings; lots to like about the way he grabbed the lead over 1f out on both occasions and, although raised another 5lb, he might have some more in the locker; highly respected.
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1st

1

(3)

5th Nov 2024

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Get Shirty

10st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Long in the tooth and on the downgrade now but still retains a good chunk of ability, as evidenced by his fourth of 20 in Royal Ascot marathon (2m4f, good to firm) in June; moves back up in trip after respectable fourth in deeper race than this here (12.5f) last month; must be considered.

5/4

1st

1

(3)

5th Nov 2024

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Get Shirty

10st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Long in the tooth and on the downgrade now but still retains a good chunk of ability, as evidenced by his fourth of 20 in Royal Ascot marathon (2m4f, good to firm) in June; moves back up in trip after respectable fourth in deeper race than this here (12.5f) last month; must be considered.

5/4

4th

8

(7)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 2

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Get Shirty

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Winless in well over two years and takes a drop in trip on his belated AW debut, having run a couple of times over 2m4f in the summer; this is less competitive off a career-low mark and he has claims if stamina comes into the equation.

7/1

Form: 1121-4

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who did very well switched to Flat last year, notably with strong finish to take 23-runner premier handicap at Leopardstown (1m5f) on final start; below that form on delayed reappearance four weeks ago but shaped okay; after just nine races in total, no shock if he has more to give.
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6th

5

(6)

20th Aug 2022

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Ever Present

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

dwelt start, soon midfield, ridden and outpaced up the centre 3f out, rallied over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

12/1

12/1

Form: 663403 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Fifth and 11th in the last two Ebors; seemed to be on the wane for much of this season, aged nine, but hopes were revived in a major way at Goodwood (1m6f) three weeks ago when he caught the eye meeting trouble in running from the rear and finishing strongly to be on the heels of winner Trawlerman; off same mark, 14lb lower than in this last year, he is one to note.
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14th

9

(10)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

15:15 Doncaster

Euchen Glen

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

11yo who has won just once since 2021 but that came at Ayr (1m5f, good to firm) this June; has run well several times this year, including when fourth of 13 at York (1m2f, soft) a fortnight ago, and might not be far away.

20/1

4th

5

(6)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Euchen Glen

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

11yo now but he's had a few bright moments this season, including second of eight to Kihavah at Ayr (1m5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; his sixth of 20 in the John Smith's Cup over C&D in July shows he's still effective over shorter trips.

20/1

2nd

3

(5)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:15 Ayr

Euchen Glen

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

in touch with leaders against rail, going okay 3f out, keeping on and went second over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, no match for winner

6/1

18/1

Form: /140-1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
3l fourth in last year's Ebor (good); restricted to just two races since, winning a three-runner conditions event at Galway (1m6f, soft) three weeks ago on his belated reappearance; that results in a 4lb penalty for this (so he's 4lb higher than last year) and demands substantial improvement but this useful hurdler has still had only eight races on the Flat.
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8th

7

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Shanroe

10st 13lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Karl Thornton

Dual-purpose veteran has won 11 of his 39 starts under Rules but he's shown virtually nothing since a Listed Chester win on the Flat in September 2023; needs a revival.

40/1

8th

7

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Shanroe

10st 13lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Karl Thornton

Dual-purpose veteran has won 11 of his 39 starts under Rules but he's shown virtually nothing since a Listed Chester win on the Flat in September 2023; needs a revival.

40/1

Form: -13434 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Did well over 1m6f last term except with his muted show in this race (12-1); very consistent over 1m4f this year and although he needs more to score off this mark, the return to 1m6f sparks some interest.
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3rd

1

(2)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Global Storm

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Won weak 1m4f Group 2 at Meydan on reappearance, able to dictate from the back straight; placed in this race last year and in a Group 2 on the other Newmarket course this May on latest outing, both behind a much shorter-priced stablemate and the same fate seems to await him today.

8/1

2nd

1

(5)

5th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Global Storm

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

raced in second, raced centre after 3f

5/1

5th

5

(3)

23rd Sep 2022

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket

Global Storm

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

towards rear, pushed along 3f out, some headway on outer over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, made no impression

9/2

11/1

Form: 331-18 BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Raised his game last autumn and did so again, in a major way, when coming from off pace to run away with 1m4f handicap at Royal Ascot (good to firm) on return, storming clear; that made 1m6f look within reach but he threatened only briefly off this 13lb higher mark at Newmarket on first attempt six weeks ago and others were much stronger through the final 1f.
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4th

1

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 1

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Candleford

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Haggas

Ran respectably in Group 3 events the last twice; creditable second in this race two years ago but faces a difficult task on ratings today and has never won above Listed level.

25/1

3rd

2

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 61y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Candleford

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

7yo who's been lightly raced in recent years; won one Listed race last May (made all) and another at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) this July before his respectable, front-running third of five in Group 3 at Goodwood two weeks ago; there's a stamina query (after two attempts at 1m6f in 2022) and he may well need to show his best form for nearly two years.

7/2

3rd

4

(1)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

13:20 Goodwood

Candleford

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

7yo who's been lightly raced in recent years; has never raced on soft and not seen on good to soft since he was a bit below his best in this race in 2023; won one Listed race last May (made all) and another four weeks ago but he probably needs to return to 2023 form if he's to be competitive today.

5/1

50/1

Form: -13553

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Has spent most of his career in Group and Listed races; good fifth off this mark to Get Shirty in the Old Newton Cup at Haydock (1m4f, soft) on penultimate start in his only handicap; largely consistent but needs extra and it's far from persuasive whether going beyond 1m4f can provide it.
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2nd

4

(2)

17th Sep 2022

Good

1m 3f 0y

Class 1

13:40 Newbury

Fancy Man

9st 5lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

led, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and hard pressed, briefly headed over 1f out, battled on inside final furlong, kept on but headed and outpaced towards finish

12/1

11th

4

(14)

20th Aug 2022

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Fancy Man

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

50/1

20/1

Form: 6-5177 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Running well this term at 1m6f and 2m; never able to challenge behind Trawlerman and Euchen Glen over the shorter trip at Goodwood latest, albeit beaten only just over 3l; gained an automatic place for this race by winning last year's C&D Melrose on this card but would not have got in on his own merits and would have 8lb less if able to run off his own mark.
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4th

1

(3)

15th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 2

15:55 Yarmouth

Valley Forge

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

held up in rear, headway going easily over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and found little, edged left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

7/2

12th

22

(7)

20th Aug 2022

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Valley Forge

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

midfield, shaken up when short of room and bumped 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

7th

8

(5)

30th Jul 2022

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Goodwood

Valley Forge

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

towards rear, shaken up and hung right over 2f out, bumped inside final furlong, ridden and kept on final 110yds, not reach leaders

11/2

25/1

Form: 4-6932 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Unraced on softer than good; second in 1m5f Group 3 at Newbury last August; seen mostly over 2m+ since, tongue tied when placed at Sandown in a Group 3 and Listed race in his two British starts this term; needs extra from somewhere.
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13th

9

(21)

20th Aug 2022

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Rodrigo Diaz

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

held up in rear, pushed along when not clear run against far rail over 2f out, ridden and beaten over 1f out

25/1

14th
2 (16)
Enemy

18/1

Form: 941358 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Held up; better than ever in April for new yard, easily winning 1m6f handicap at Musselburgh (good to soft; 11lb higher today) and denied a clear run when very close third in 2m Group 3 at Ascot (good to firm); two further Group races have not panned out ideally but he showed enough for a long way in the Goodwood Cup last time to be of interest still, including now back to 1m6f.
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9th

2

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Enemy

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ian Williams

Durable veteran who won twice on the AW early this year; however, he was soundly beaten at Newcastle on Good Friday and faces some unexposed rivals on his return to turf.

25/1

10th

3

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Enemy

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ian Williams

Snapped a losing sequence at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) in January before close third at Wolverhampton (2m), and returned to winning ways at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) latest; this 9yo is in a more competitive race today but there remains mileage in his mark judged on his old form; might not be far away.

14/1

1st

4

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Enemy

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ian Williams

Still very useful at the age of nine, getting his head back in front at Southwell (1m4f) on New Year's Day; split reopposing pair Roaring Legend and Brasil Power when creditable third of six over 2m at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but he has yet to win over this trip.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 13-232 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Came from way off the pace when third of 16 to Get Shirty in 1m6f handicap at Royal Ascot (good to firm); getting turned over at 4-5 in an amateurs' race at Leopardstown (1m7f) on latest start was miles below that form but the winner was given way too much rope; after five races in total and off 2lb higher than at Ascot, he could easily still be capable of better.
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3rd

3

(6)

20th Aug 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Okita Soushi

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

led

5/2

1st

6

(9)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Okita Soushi

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Only fourth start when third in the 1m6f Copper Horse at this meeting last year (good to firm); well beaten in two top races in his only other handicaps and odds-on when winning two non-handicaps on AW in February, not needing to be near his best; fifth in Group 3 five weeks ago won't be good enough either but he's 2lb lower than this time last year, so case can be made.

11/2

16th
13 (19)
Licence

10/1

Form: 1-274

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has raced only on good or yielding; just his second race when front-running second in 1m2f Listed contest at Naas in March; flopped in a Group 2 in May and was gelded; made a satisfactory return when fourth from off the pace in 1m4f Group 3 at Leopardstown 16 days ago; much less exposed than most and, by Frankel, no shock if he can raise his game and 1m6f is plausible too.
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19th

1

(7)

10th Sep 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 180y

17:30 Leopardstown

Licence

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

prominent on inner, pushed along and lost position 2f out, no impression over 1f out

15/2

16th

13

(19)

20th Aug 2022

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Licence

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

raced wide, midfield, pushed along towards near side over 3f out, ridden when edged right and outpaced over 2f out, beaten over 1f out

10/1

25/1

Form: 32-156

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
First run on good to firm when creditable sixth of eight at 20-1 in Group 3 at Goodwood (1m4f) three weeks ago; winning a Group 3 at Newbury (1m4f) in April was his recent career highlight, building on the promise of his never-nearer 5l fifth in this race last year (hampered coming from rear); off 3lb higher than 12 months ago, however, he has his work cut out.
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1st

2

(6)

26th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Max Vega

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

raced in second

10/1

9th

7

(9)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Max Vega

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent

20/1

9th

7

(9)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Max Vega

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent

20/1

Form: 27-791

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Fourth in last year's Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot over 1m6f, running on well from last place; has not yet built on that very positive impression but perhaps his comfortable odds-on win in an amateurs' event at Bellewstown lagst time has put him back on the right track.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

26th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:58 Limerick

Benaud

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

A 102-rated Flat performer and has run respectably despite some ropey jumping on both hurdle starts to date; would appear to be the stable and owner's first string and one for the shortlist.

5/1

4th

2

3rd Dec 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:17 Fairyhouse

Benaud

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, in touch with leaders when not fluent 4 out, pushed along when went fourth after 3 out, no extra when bad mistake last, kept on

7/2

4th

3

19th Nov 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 100y

13:38 Punchestown

Benaud

11st 7lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders

15/8

33/1

Form: -12570

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Excellent fourth in the 2019 Ebor; ran creditably in three of his races this season, including when seventh of 16 to Get Shirty at Royal Ascot; however, his form dipped behind the same rival at Haydock and this comparatively exposed sort is probably vulnerable again.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

0

1

25th Jan 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:35 Huntingdon

Raymond Tusk

12st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Still well short of replicating his smart Flat best over hurdles when fourth on December 2022's handicap debut, but finally gets to try further than 2m in this sphere now and has been gelded; won't mind a dryout.

5/1

5th

4

(1)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 50y

Class 1

15:05 Sandown

Raymond Tusk

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Alan King

Satisfactory third in handicap at Newmarket (1m4f) in May after a four-month break, but no show from a wide draw at Royal Ascot (1m6f) latest; still capable of smart form last year but very rarely seen over this far (second in 2m Ascot Group 3 in 2019) and looks set for a supporting role.

14/1

8/1

Form: 111-13 C BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won three in a row last season and reappeared with a 1m4f handicap win here (good; unraced on firmer) in May; his only defeats were on his first and latest starts, the latter when he stayed on steadily from an unpromising position to be third of 17 to Get Shirty at Haydock (1m4f, soft); after just six starts, there's lots to suggest he will stay and find further improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Gaassee

10st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jack Morland

Has proved consistent since reappearing for Jack Morland in January (4243514) with the win coming at Haydock (10.5f, good to firm) in August; record around here (1m3f/1m4f) reads 123 and another big run would be no surprise.

5/1

4th

6

(12)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Gaassee

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jack Morland

Mostly competitive off reduced marks for new yard this season and Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) five weeks ago saw him lead final 1f to break a long losing run, doing it in good style too; back up 5lb but he used to be effective on a range of ground and has returned to serious calculations.

7/1

Form: 2-3433 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Remarkable sequence of big runs in major races from 1m4f to 2m5f last season; on the premises this term without recapturing the best of that form and he's been dropped just 2lb, back to same mark off which he was runner-up in the November Handicap; wears his first headgear since 2019.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(1)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Goodwood

Calling The Wind

10st 4lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hughes

held up in rear

8/1

9th

1

4th Aug 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 97y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Calling The Wind

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Richard Hughes

Cast-iron stayer who nearly always gives his running and after solid efforts at Chester (2m2f, soft) and Royal Ascot (2m4f, good) he bagged last month's Northumberland Plate (2m AW) by half a length; won this two years ago and later that campaign nearly won the November Handicap off this very mark; no ground preferences; hard to knock.

5/1

Form: 215-50

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Listed winner at Saint-Cloud (1m4f) last September and best form when fifth of 16 off this mark to Get Shirty at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) on reappearance; ran poorly in a Group 3 at Leopardstown six weeks ago and, even if she bounces back, needs a career best.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(8)

10th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 1

16:00 Yarmouth

Quenelle DOr

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent, led after 2f, headed after halfway, ridden over 4f out, weakening when bumped over 2f out, dropped to rear under 2f out, eased final furlong

10/1

20

(4)

20th Aug 2022

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Quenelle DOr

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Listed winner at Saint-Cloud (1m4f) last September and best form when fifth of 16 off this mark to Get Shirty at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) on reappearance; ran poorly in a Group 3 at Leopardstown six weeks ago and, even if she bounces back, needs a career best.

66/1

2

(7)

18th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

16:10 York

Quenelle DOr

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hugo Palmer

Listed winner at Saint-Cloud (1m4f) last September and very good fifth of 16 in handicap at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) on reappearance; ran poorly in a Group 3 at Leopardstown six weeks ago but has among the best form claims if she bounces back.

28/1

Form: /72-95

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
10yo who was better than ever over hurdles during the last jumps season, dead-heating in the Grade 1 Fighting Fifth in November; has run many a big race in quality contests but has found it much easier to win over hurdles in recent years and does not look the percentage call; reserve.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Not So Sleepy

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hughie Morrison

Magnificent veteran who has retained a rare zest, demonstrated last year with a front-running Flat win in this race (heavy; stays well) and a second triumph in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle; creditable fourth in his two runs back on the Flat this term, the latest at Epsom on Derby day (1m4f; finished strongly); respected on that and any significant rain over the last day or so will probably help.

14/1

4th

4

(2)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 2

17:15 Epsom

Not So Sleepy

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hughie Morrison

12yo who has retained a rare zest, demonstrated last year with a front-running Flat win at Newbury (1m5f, heavy; stays well) and a second triumph in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle; creditable fourth at Newbury (2m) on return to Flat six weeks ago, which he needs to build on; won at this meeting in 2017 and he is not one to pass over lightly seven years on.

20/1

40/1

Form: 609172

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
All wins have been between June and August, none here but there have been some good York places, including in 1m4f race at this meeting in 2020 (second) and 2021 (third); back in top form this summer and was declared to contest the same 1m4f event yesterday; stays 1m6f (two good seconds at Musselburgh this term) and is not dismissed from place calculations; reserve.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(6)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

13:30 Catterick

Dark Jedi

10st 2lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Tim Easterby

slowly away, held up in rear

9/1

5th

4

(9)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Dark Jedi

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

slowly into stride, held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

12/1

3rd

4

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Dark Jedi

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Disappointing favourite in this race last year but he does stay the trip and acts on heavy going; Thirsk in May saw his first win since 2022 but he's underperformed on last four outings; the last two were admittedly on AW and he's back to that last winning mark.

6/1

Non-runners

Calling The Wind, Quenelle D'Or

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £108.20
Straight Forecast £72.46
Tricast £414.99
Trifecta £970.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Gaassee

The Guardian:

Okita Soushi

TOPSPEED:

Candleford

The Times:

Licence

SPOTLIGHT:

Earl Of Tyrone

NEWMARKET:

John Leeper

LAMBOURN:

Calling The Wind

Daily Mail:

Alfred Boucher

RP Ratings:

Euchen Glen

Telegraph:

Gaassee

Daily Mirror:

Gaassee

The Sun:

Gaassee

The Star:

Candleford

Daily Express:

Okita Soushi

Daily Record:

Okita Soushi